Türkiye’s Chargé d’Affaires in Damascus, Burhan Köroğlu, announced efforts to investigate Sednaya Prison, infamous for torture under the Assad regime. Speaking after inspections with AFAD President Okay Memiş, Köroğlu emphasized Türkiye’s commitment to identifying war crimes and supporting Syria’s reconstruction.

AFAD has launched search operations with 43 vehicles and 120 personnel, focusing on the prison and surrounding areas. “The history of this prison is well-known, with serious crimes committed. AFAD’s research will play a key role in uncovering the facts,” Köroğlu said.

He added that Türkiye will meet with Syria’s interim government leaders and opposition figures, highlighting there is “no internal conflict” and no need for external intervention.

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Türkiye’s Fidan Calls for Leaders’ Summit on Ukraine War

On May 30, 2025

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.

Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.

Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.

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